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Written by Amy Bass
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Hello! It is with great excitement that I begin my first year as a MECA board member. I want to take a moment to introduce myself to you, but first I want to invite you to attend the 2010 MECA conference. The 2010 conference will be one of the most exciting conferences MECA has ever seen. As we work aggressively and with excitement this year, the “Cultivating Connections” theme could never be timelier. We live in a society that is changed from years past. Our students and even businesses are now dependent upon their virtual “networks.” Technology has changed the way we work, live and learn. Many things you will see at the 2010 conference will be unprecedented. Stay very tuned to the MECA website. You will not want to miss this conference.
I am the owner of Benchmark Technology located in Meridian, MS. As a former technology administrator and college educator, I established Benchmark in 2006 with the purpose of promoting technology aggressively in Mississippi. Today, Benchmark is a full service IT company providing educational services, hardware and software sales, and full IT support and service to educational institutions across the state. We’re educators at Benchmark, and we are excited to fulfill those rolls through this avenue.
As we look today at what technology is doing in classrooms across the country, we see that some of the most innovative and promising practices in education involve technology. At Benchmark Technology, we want to promote and support those same innovative practices throughout Mississippi. MECA is the place where we can all join together in our efforts.
Make your plans now to attend the 2010 MECA Conference. You will be exposed to the latest classroom innovations, and you will have the opportunity to interact with other educators as we together move Mississippi forward. I look forward to serving you as a new MECA board member, and I look forward to meeting you personally at the 2010 conference!
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 June 2009 23:36 )
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MECA 2010 Dates to Remember |
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Written by Kim Stringer
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If you haven't already, please begin making plans NOW to attend MECA 2010! MECA 2010 will take place at the Jackson Convention Complex, 105 Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS, February 8-10, 2010.
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August 19, 2009 |
November 13, 2009 |
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November 14, 2009 |
January 6, 2010 |
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January 7, 2010 |
January 29, 2010 |
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| Call for Proposals |
May 7, 2009 |
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| Hands-On Registration |
December 1, 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 June 2009 20:46 )
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Written by Curt Parker
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Welcome to a new year of MECA! I am Curt Parker and have been selected as your President Elect for the 2010 conference. As one of my duties, I am in charge of scheduling the sessions offered during the conference. I'd like to spend some time going over how we are able to offer the wonderful sessions you've come to expect.
As always, the majority of our sessions are hosted by you, our members. The Call for Proposals opened on May 7th and will close on October 10th. During this time you have the opportunity to submit your proposal for a session. You can find the web form for submitting your proposal at http://tinyurl.com/mecacfp. If you are selected as a presenter at MECA 2010, you will have your conference registration fee waived.
There are two types of sessions at MECA, concurrent and hands-on. A concurrent session is presented to a seated audience using a projector and laptop. Concurrent sessions do not require registration. Hands-on sessions take place in one of the many labs we will provide. Each participant will have the opportunity to follow along using a workstation. Because the hands-on sessions have limited seating, registration for them is required. Registration for hands-on sessions starts December 1st.
If you are a teacher, an administrator, or a technician and have used technology in a unique and innovative fashion at your school, MECA is the perfect opportunity to showcase your ideas with a state-wide audience. Sharing great classroom ideas will benefit our students and our state. I know there are some wonderful technological ideas out there and I am proud to be a member of an organization that can provide us with the opportunity to put them into action across Mississippi's classrooms! |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 June 2009 20:29 )
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